New York, USA
Business development manager
at Deborah Berke Partners
Deborah Berke Partners is seeking a business development manager to join its team in New York.
Deborah Berke Partners is an architecture and interior design practice that for over thirty years has made true-to-place projects around the country and the world. Each member of our design leadership possesses a deep and distinct area of expertise; together we create projects with unprecedented programs and unexpected architectural expression. Over time, we have built a wide range of experience in projects for colleges and universities, cultural institutions, private residences, boutique hotels, office and multifamily developments, and buildings for mission-driven clients.
We seek a business development manager to manage the firm’s business development activities, leading to new-business opportunities across the full range of the firm’s project areas. The successful candidate has a strong interest in architecture and a demonstrated talent for new business, marketing, and communications activities. The Business Development Manager will work collaboratively with the firm’s leadership and architects and designers to track and respond to RFP/RFQs, identify new business opportunities, manage our communications strategies, and implement our marketing activities.
Responsibilities:
- work with firm leadership to meet the strategic goals, consistent with the firm’s brand message, that will guide all business development activities
- new business: receive inquiries for new business (primarily RFQs/RFPs), collaborate with firm leadership to strategize responses, and manage business development team’s preparation of responses
- communications/new business: manage and use contact database to maintain client and collaborator relationships
- communications: work with leadership to strategize and implement initiatives
- communications: manage communications and marketing activities with assistance of communications staff
- communications: set goals and calendar for growth and maintenance of firm’s marketing content, such as project photography, drawings, and texts
Requirements:
- three plus years in a marketing position, preferably in an architecture or design firm
- strong interest in architecture and design
- skill in managing multiple weekly business development activities, including managing deadlines and assignments of others contributing to these activities
- proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator; Microsoft Word, and Excel required. Experience with contact databases
- excellent graphic, communication and organizational skills
- proactivity; candidates should be self-disciplined and confident in a fast-paced working environment, with good interpersonal skills. A willingness to collaborate with and direct others; candidates should be detail-oriented, accurate and hands-on, a self-starter
- you must possess all legal permits and visas required to work in the U.S. and be fluent in written and spoken English
This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Only candidates whose skills match the requirements above should apply. Applicants should apply through the Deborah Berke Partners Greenhouse Job Board: supply the requested information, and submit a cover letter, CV, and work samples (if applicable).
Please apply directly through our website.